I never really thought of myself as artistic – my sisters can draw and paint, but not me. Baking is where most of my creative energies find their outlet. And when people ask if I can make one of those elaborate wedding cakes, I get nervous and tell them that’s not really my specialty. But […]...
More Chocolate, This Time of the Warm Molten Variety
I have a secret to share: you know the sexy, ubiquitous warm molten chocolate cakes that appear on many a Valentine’s Day menu? I’ve never made them before. At least, not until last weekend, when I decided this was an omission in my repertoire I needed to rectify. After going through several recipes, I decided […]...
Chocolate Mania
Another New Year to Celebrate
One thing about living so near the San Francisco Chinatown – you’ll never miss Chinese New Year, because the sound of firecrackers will start resounding through the neighborhood about a week before the actual celebration. Of course, that’s exactly how the Chinese would have it – I’d love to see a week-long celebration here in […]...
Death By Chocolate – Vote and Win!
I’m excited to tell you about this contest I’ve entered, not just because I think it’s a fun competition, but because all of you can also have a chance to win just by helping me out! Culinate is holding a Death By Chocolate contest, where everyone is invited to vote on their favorite blog post […]...
Anita Chu, also known as pastrygirl, is a baker, writer, and photographer with a passion for pastry. She trained at Tante Marie's Cooking School and is the author of Field Guide to Cookies, Field Guide to Candy, and Lollipop Love. Anita lives in San Francisco with her husband, daughter, and dog Max. 
